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Epstein, eugenics, and the far right
Long after race science fell into public disgrace, Epstein was working to revive its core assumptions – and connecting biological hierarchy to far-right…
 • The Lead and Healthy Futures
Child poverty is racialised – we won't end the crisis until this is acknowledged
At the National Energy Action conference, fuel poverty’s human cost was clear. Those shaping policy must confront who is being hit hardest.
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
Disabled Londoner with MBE left homeless by his own council
When disability advocate Isaac Harvey needed urgent support, Redbridge Council had nothing to offer but delays, confusion and unsafe options.
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
“Playing Russian roulette with my life”: What really happens to sickle cell patients in hospital
Lowlah was kicked out of a London hospital in the middle of the night after asking for pain relief. Her story reveals a pattern of "racism and…
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
The colour of poverty: Black and brown children are at the sharp end of the crisis
Policies to tackle child poverty that don’t acknowledge the impact of race are simply not going to cut it.
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
We’re in an STI crisis. Once again, Black women are being left behind
The gonorrhoea vaccine should be a major breakthrough, but young Black women are being left out of sexual health policy – with devastating effects.
 • Tabby Kibugi and The Lead
“Left for dead” on Snowdon by white hiking group: Rural racism is not a myth
Half of ethnic minority Brits have reported “negative experiences” in nature because of their racial identity, according to new research shared…
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
Black History Month is more important than ever – but it is being hollowed out
Why we're shining a light on Black stories this month. Plus: The latest from Reform Watch, and everything our team is reading, watching and listening to…
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
Live facial recognition has no place at Notting Hill Carnival
The Met Police is pushing ahead with plans to use divisive LFR at Notting Hill – it's another terrifying slide towards state surveillance. Plus: Zoë…
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
Level the playing field: Why are there still so few Black referees?
As the Premier League kicks off this weekend you're unlikely to see a non-white official on the pitch. With so many initiatives to improve diversity in…
 • Fred Garratt-Stanley and The Lead
Why we chose to spotlight stop-and-search this week
Technology is about to intensify police abuse – this effects all of us.
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
Exclusive: Watch the powerful new film tackling the trauma of stop-and-search
The Lead is proud to launch the documentary short from Olivier Award nominated director Lanre Malaolu. Watch it first here.
 • Natalie Morris and The Lead
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